This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Wichita, Kansas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Services acquired under this solicitation will include sidewalk and parking lot snow removal, and may include any/all facilities owned by Sedgwick County (all facilities are located within Sedgwick County). The following are minimum requirements for work under this contract. All costs associated with such requirements shall be included in rates quoted. 1. Vendor shall clear identified project area of all current accumulation of snow/ice. Areas may include but are not limited to entrances, ADA ramps, crosswalks, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots. 2. De-icing materials shall be applied to all pedestrian access/egress points, walking, crosswalks, steps, sidewalks and ADA ramps during or immediately after snow removal. De-icing products must be environmentally friendly and approved for safe use on concrete and asphalt surfaces. De-icing product shall not be sand, unless specifically requested by county staff. De-icing materials are not required for parking areas. 3. Vendor shall place cleared snow/ice in a safe location, onsite, not blocking foot traffic, handicap or other parking located directly in front of facility, or any location where damage to structure may occur. 4. Vendor shall provide appropriate staffing and equipment to meet or exceed industry standards based on project size and depth of snow/ice. Vendor shall not use equipment that will cause damage to surface. 5. Vendor shall notify requesting department immediately upon completion and remain on site until project completion satisfaction is met, or authority is provided by county staff to leave premises after hours. 6. Vendor shall be responsible for using equipment and labor necessary for removal according to industry standards and best practices. Snowfall accumulation in addition to safety of employees and constituents depending on the office will determine whether or not services are requested. Historically, sidewalks and other pedestrian areas are cleared as soon as snow/ice accumulates. The clearing of parking lots by large equipment is generally not required until snow accumulations exceed 6"; however, experience and industry standards, should guide the use of equipment/materials. The locations on attachments below are currently owned by Sedgwick County and should be considered when developing a bid response. The documents or locations therein may change at any time based on the needs of Sedgwick County. A. Questions and Contact Information Any questions regarding this document must be submitted in writing to Theresa Rhodes at theresa.rhodes@sedgwick.gov by 5:00 pm CST Thursday, January 21, 2022. Any questions of a substantive nature will be answered in written form as an addendum and posted on the purchasing website at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/finance/purchasing/requests-for-bid-and-proposal/ under the Documents column associated with this bid number by 5:00 pm CST Friday, January 26, 2022. Firms are responsible for checking the website and acknowledging any addenda on their bid response form. B. Minimum Firm Qualifications This section lists the criteria to be considered in evaluating the ability of firms interested in providing the service(s) and/or product(s) specified in this Request for Bid. Firms must meet or exceed these qualifications to be considered for award. Bids submitted must reflect in detail their inclusion as well as the degree to which they can be provided. Any exceptions to the requirements listed should be clearly detailed in proposer's response. Bidders shall: 1. Have proper certification(s) or license(s) for the services/product specified in this document. 2. Have at least three (3) years' experience in providing this type of service. 3. Ensure that project work meets all local, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances. 4. Have the capacity to acquire all required permits, bonds, escrows or insurances. 5. Provide appropriate project supervision and quality control procedures. 6. Provide three (3) references verifying exemplary service. These references MUST have received service(s) similar to those proposed under this RFB. Provide the business name, address, contact name, phone number, length of service and a brief description of service(s) provided 7. Have appropriate material, equipment and labor to perform job safely and efficiently. All costs associated with meeting this requirement will be the sole responsibility of the vendor. A contractual period will begin following Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approval of the successful firm(s) for three (3) years with two (2) one (1) year options to renew. Either party may cancel its obligations herein upon thirty-day (30) prior written notice to the other party. It is understood that funding may cease or be reduced at any time, and in the event that adequate funds are not available to meet the obligations hereunder, either party reserves the right to terminate this agreement upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other. Payment will be remitted following receipt of monthly detailed invoice.